R1 878+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C.

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — CPT
May 18 — May 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 21/9

13:20-13:15

2 stops41h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 25/9

14:45-19:50

2 stops35h 05m

R20 591

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/5

18:50-15:50

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

12:10-15:40

2 stops57h 30m

R21 750

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/10

10:55-16:15

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

22:20-8:40

1 stop40h 20m

R22 044

Washington, D.C.Port Elizabeth

IAD - PLZ

IADPLZ

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 14/9

21:45-15:05

2 stops35h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Fri 18/9

7:55-11:35

2 stops33h 40m

R22 060

Washington, D.C.Durban

IAD - DUR

IADDUR

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/9

21:00-10:35

2 stops31h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 11/9

12:05-15:40

2 stops33h 35m

R22 681

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/10

10:55-16:15

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

10:05-8:40

1 stop28h 35m

R22 860

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 23/7

10:55-16:15

1 stop23h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

10:05-8:40

1 stop28h 35m

R23 497

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 20/9

10:55-18:05

1 stop25h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

20:00-8:10

1 stop43h 10m

R23 660

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/8

15:10-12:40

2 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/9

18:10-9:45

2 stops45h 35m

R23 840

Washington, D.C.Johannesburg

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 23/6

18:50-15:50

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

12:10-15:40

2 stops57h 30m

R24 754

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

Booking 23 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C.. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C.?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. (average of R2 907). Flying from Washington, D.C. in November will prove the most costly (average of R16 214). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    The most selected flight destinations from Washington, D.C. for the current month are Boston, Atlanta, Chicago. While Boston, Atlanta, Chicago are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Washington, D.C.?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Cape Town from R16 116. Washington, D.C. Reagan-National airport is a great option if you're flying to Cape Town from R17 864. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.?

    December is currently the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C.. At this moment in time November is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Washington, D.C.?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to embark to:
    Travel from Washington, D.C. to Cape Town from R16 116 round trip
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